2 days in Bengaluru & Pondicherry Itinerary

Flourishing development and a bustling IT industry transformed Bangalore into a vibrant metropolis, but the city preserves its numerous historic and cultural sights.

On the 3rd (Tue), take in nature's colorful creations at Lalbagh Botanical Garden, explore the historical opulence of Bangalore Palace, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at ISKCON Temple Bangalore.

For where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Bengaluru road trip tool.

Mangalore to Bengaluru is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also take a bus; or drive. Traveling from Mangalore in March, expect little chillier with lows of 24°C in Bengaluru. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can travel to Pondicherry.

South Indian spiritualism meets French chic in Pondicherry, an interesting, unusual, and international destination on the Bay of Bengal.

On the 4th (Wed), stop by Senteurs-Fleurs en Flacon, tour the pleasant surroundings at Seaside Promenade, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple, and finally kick back and relax at Paradise Beach.

For reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Pondicherry trip itinerary app.

You can do a combination of taxi and flight from Bengaluru to Pondicherry in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.